I am thinking of using spray starch for a better finish for my quilt appliqued butterfly squares.

At what stage do I use it....before the squares are put together or after all the seams are made? If it is before sewing, will residue collect on the needle. Thanks, Pauline

Try the new Niagara non aerosol spray starch. Much lighter than the regular aerosol. It doesnt foam up, it comes out in a nice mist. I got it at Walmart for under $2

Dooney, I am addicted to spray starch, use it on everything. I love to use it on my blocks to start it gives them a crisp finish . Stableizes them. I use it on the seams too, I've never had a problem with residue, just don't spray to heavy or to close.

Thanks for the info! Now how do I remember when I'm at walmart!?Lol

If I don't make a list, I might as well stay home! Can't remember a thing! :D

I spray before I start cutting my fabric, let dry and then press. I get my starch from the Dollar Tree, $1 a can :D:D:D

do what we did as kids, tie a string around your finger.

It's also great to use on precuts - charms, jelly rolls,layer cakes, or anything you might be cutting on the bias. I use it when prepping my binding strips. It makes such a difference in the finished binding. It holds the fabric together nicely and there is no stretch. When I'm done, I can't tell which seam is my final join.

use it when ever you want your fabric to have a bit of (stiffness)crispness-
it is very good to starch pre-washed fabrics=before cutting (you will get much better/precise cuts)
use it when you have stuborn wrinkles
it does not gum up your needle
if will flake sometimes if you over spray-and press while still very wet-but that's not a big deal- the flakes just brush away.

In the kids undies when they annoy you?